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This article is just a bitter fan who didn't want him to leave. Really tho, you think hedo was gonna come back when Orlando picked up Carter. You think Hedo was going to take a back seat to Carter after he help lead the Magic to the Finals, no. But really tho, you went from praising Hedo, saying this and that. After everyone said hes just a border star player. Now he has left the magic and now you call him a 'roleplayer' annd he is onlygood in Stan's system? Don't bash the Raptors cause they got Turk, bash him.

Im excited to see how Demar plays. Im happy we have Parker and Nichols on the team. Nichols needs a chance. Also happy to see Carl English there too.

Even tho Im not a fan of this signing. This is a huge move for Toronto. He was consider of the top free agents this offseason, and the raptors actually got him. The biggest free agent in recent years, was Kapono, and look how well that turned out. The only postitive thing I see is, we can actually sign a big name free agent. I hope BC makes a few trades soon. We started the offseason so well too. Hedo don;t let us down/

Same I rather sign Marion for the 8mill, resign Delfino, then Sign Kleinza (sp?). We get the wing, and depth.Ugh, BC we trust.

Just take him back. Ugh, now we signed this mofo, and trade away Delfino.

BFT, I got what you mean. The bench is really weak, but the starting lineup is much better fromlast year. We lost alotod depth. Im still not a fan of this signing, because I heard we now our to reounce our rights for Marion,Delfino, Parker, and Graham. I was really happy when I heard the raptors were gonna sign Marion back, and then also re-sign Delfino AND then sign Kleiza (sp?). That would fill in our SF need, and give us much pop off the bench. Now, the raptors have to look at signing at the min-level type of player. There is alot another upside, the Raptors did FINALLY get a big name free agent.

NO PLEASE stay with Portland.

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2009/07/03/raptors-very-close-to-signing-hedo-turkoglu.aspx GAYYYYYYY

Putting Nuggets over the Lakers AND Spurs is just crazy. Saving Billups is good and all, but Ty is not gonna be the big hero. Hes still a roookie who will make big rookie mistakes, and at best will be a role player. Even if Artest does not do well in LA, the Lakers will still be great. Mind you that Ariza was only a roleplayer, Artest will still give them above a role player play. Artest also gives them must needed toughest that only Kobe had on the team (Pau actually showed a little). Artest will hustle just asmuch or even more then Ariza. I wish Artest thing would fail too, but it won't because thats how good theLakers are. With Andrew learning alot and maybe finally having a injury free year, they are gonna be even more scarier. With the Spurs, all they did was get better.Manu is going to be healthy, Parker and Duncan are gonna have someone to share the ball with in RJ.Mason will hopefully finally go back to his role that fits him best. For me, its the Lakers and Spurs.And it really doesnt matter after to me. The Blazers will be better but not because of Hedo, because of the experience they have gained last year. Nuggets will be the same, i don't see them having a loud offseason, they could fall to 6th.

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I say so. Nothing against Carter but he doesn't really fit the system. This takes the ball away from Howard and Lewis. Turk fit it so well, and thats why he did so well. There is no rules against letting the 3 fly.

That isn'tbad at all.8 Million a year, its better than Turk's 60Mill offer. This still gives us money to get someone cheap. And towards the end of the season,Marion got really relaxed with the raptors. The raptors are also close to signed Delfino back.

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Turn your attention to Artest!

Q-Rich goes where he started.I was really hopefully for him, he really hasnt turned into the player Ithought he would be.

Npo, no no no no no no no no no no no no dear GOD no. Please,waste ofmoney. Please sign Marion instead, then at least we have some money left over for someone cheap.

We'll take Artest for now.

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Watch out Laker fans, Raptor fans are taking over.

Where are all this raptors fans coming from?! In the original OTR it was just me, now there like 6. We are takin over, more over Lakers.

YES! So far a not so bad offseason. I loved Pops, so much hustle and hops.

YES! Welcome Heir Canada. Ahh I cannot wait. I am so excited for this season. I kinda want him to score a 36, so they can callhim 36 DD.

Shooters will be Jose, Andrea, Parker (I think he will come back for a year or two), and Delfino (who is prolly coming back). Bosh can shoot the ball well from just inside as well. If you bring in Gordon its another guard we will have who will get destroyed on the defensive side. We have Calderon who tries his best, but it isn't enough. I would love to have a scorer but I don't think Gordon is the right fit. he is a type of player who needs the ball in his hand to produce, and is trigger ready. He is also a streaky player, if we were gonna waste money like that on Gordon, id rather have Hedo. Im not high on Ariza either but anything can help the raptors. His defense which is above average, who still make a HUGE impact with toronto. A great hustler player.

The thing with the Raptors is we really don't need Hedo even tho it will help. We need to move away from the Euro play and overpaying Hedo isnt going to be us over the top. Trying hard for a player like Artest helps us alot, because it gives a wing we really need and gives us some toughness since we are known as the softest team. We have enough shooters, add one more isnt gonna be the best idea. I would take Artest, Odom, Ariza, or Williams over Hedo.

He should stay in Euro and play. I hate players who moan and complain about getting picked by a team. People would die getting picked by anyone. Suck it up, andleave after your 3rd year.